Dental Assistant (PRN)

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 33,947 - 48,349; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide crucial support in dental procedures and patient management. The role includes responsibilities such as assisting with dental tasks, maintaining equipment, and ensuring safety standards. Candidates should have an Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology, and experience working in dental care environments is preferred. The position is PRN, emphasizing the importance of compassionate care for underserved communities.

Qualifications

• Experience within a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant.
• Consistent sound judgment with dental decisions within the correctional healthcare environment.
• Obtain and maintain CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides chair-side assistance during dental procedures.
• Performs intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays.
• Manages inventory of supplies and equipment.

Skills

Chair-side assistance

Sterilization of instruments

Intra-oral and extra-oral x-rays

Inventory management

Education

Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology

Tools

Dental equipment

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare

Join us.

Compensation Information: $29.87 / hour

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401(k), we foster a work/life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including:

• DailyPay: receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved. As a valued team member, you will help society’s most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. We are committed to non‑judgmental compassion, hope, and healing. Our mantra is “Always Do The Right Thing!” and we aim to heal the world, one patient at a time.

How you make a difference

The Dental Assistant is responsible for providing documentation of dental services to the dentist or their designee. This involves maintaining dental charts, keeping records of dental findings, and scheduling patients for dental appointments. By ensuring accurate documentation, dental assistants enable dentists to monitor service provision and provide the best possible care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides chair‑side assistance during dental procedures, sterilizes instruments, and mixes restorative materials as needed
• Performs intra‑oral and extra‑oral x‑rays, develops and mounts x‑ray films
• Maintains x‑ray, processor, autoclave, and dental units according to specifications
• Manages inventory of supplies and equipment, orders supplies, and ensures set‑up of trays for patients
• Completes daily instrument count sheet, performs dental screenings and maintains cleanliness and sanitation of the clinic

Qualifications & Requirements

Education

• Associate’s Degree or Certification in Dental Technology from an accredited school

Experience

• Experience within a private or public dental practice as a Dental Technician or Registered Dental Assistant
• Consistent sound judgment with dental decisions within the correctional healthcare environment

Licenses/Certifications

• Obtain and maintain CPR certification
• Attain and maintain all state‑mandated certifications or trainings

Additional Details

PRN Position

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.